tennistimes.com latest rss headlines Provides the latest rss feeds for tennistimes.com. For more headlines on Breaking, National, Business, Finance, Sports and World News, visit our home page tennistimes.com http://www.tennistimes.com en-us Tue, 19 Mar 2024 16:30:34 +1100 Tue, 19 Mar 2024 16:30:34 +1100 3600 <![CDATA[China's Wang rises to men's top position in table tennis world rankings]]> BEIJING, March 19 (Xinhua) -- China's Wang Chuqin climbed to men's singles world No. 1 as the International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) released its latest world rankings on Tuesday.

After taking home 2,000 points from his triumph at the World Table Tennis (WTT) Singapore Smash, Wang leapfrogged his compatriot Fan Zhendong to the top spot, while WTT Singapore Smash finalist Liang Jingkun rose to third, follow]]> http://www.tennistimes.com/news/274179323/china-wang-rises-to-men-top-position-in-table-tennis-world-rankings 274179323 Tue, 19 Mar 2024 03:44:01 GMT http://www.tennistimes.com/news/274179323/china-wang-rises-to-men-top-position-in-table-tennis-world-rankings <![CDATA[Swiatek and Alcaraz claim the spoils at Indian Wells]]> Iga Swiatek cemented her place at the top of the women's tennis rankings and Carlos Alcaraz installed himself as heir apparent to Novak Djokovic following victories in the finals at the Indian Wells tournament in the United States on Sunday.

Swiatek's win over the ninth seed Maria Sakkari furnished her with her second title in California as well as 1000 points to push her lead over Aryna Sabalenka to more than 25]]> http://www.tennistimes.com/news/274178627/swiatek-and-alcaraz-claim-the-spoils-at-indian-wells 274178627 Mon, 18 Mar 2024 18:16:10 GMT http://www.tennistimes.com/news/274178627/swiatek-and-alcaraz-claim-the-spoils-at-indian-wells <![CDATA[Iga Swiatek talks about being top-ranked tennis star following Indian Wells Triumph]]> http://www.tennistimes.com/news/274178253/iga-swiatek-talks-about-being-top-ranked-tennis-star-following-indian-wells-triumph 274178253 Mon, 18 Mar 2024 15:37:31 GMT http://www.tennistimes.com/news/274178253/iga-swiatek-talks-about-being-top-ranked-tennis-star-following-indian-wells-triumph <![CDATA["Winning the trophy means a lot because I overcame....": Alcaraz following Indian Wells Open title win]]> http://www.tennistimes.com/news/274178099/winning-the-trophy-means-a-lot-because-i-overcame-alcaraz-following-indian-wells-open-title-win 274178099 Mon, 18 Mar 2024 14:18:51 GMT http://www.tennistimes.com/news/274178099/winning-the-trophy-means-a-lot-because-i-overcame-alcaraz-following-indian-wells-open-title-win <![CDATA["Family is the greatest bond...": Amitabh Bachchan]]> http://www.tennistimes.com/news/274176021/family-is-the-greatest-bond-amitabh-bachchan 274176021 Mon, 18 Mar 2024 06:18:30 GMT http://www.tennistimes.com/news/274176021/family-is-the-greatest-bond-amitabh-bachchan <![CDATA[Carlos Alcaraz goes back-to-back at Indian Wells]]> http://www.tennistimes.com/news/274175080/carlos-alcaraz-goes-back-to-back-at-indian-wells 274175080 Mon, 18 Mar 2024 01:40:12 GMT http://www.tennistimes.com/news/274175080/carlos-alcaraz-goes-back-to-back-at-indian-wells <![CDATA[Daniil Medvedev, Carlos Alcaraz lock horns in 2023 Indian Wells Open rematch]]> http://www.tennistimes.com/news/274174555/daniil-medvedev-carlos-alcaraz-lock-horns-in-2023-indian-wells-open-rematch 274174555 Sun, 17 Mar 2024 17:55:57 GMT http://www.tennistimes.com/news/274174555/daniil-medvedev-carlos-alcaraz-lock-horns-in-2023-indian-wells-open-rematch <![CDATA[Wang Chuqin, Wang Manyu win all-Chinese finals at WTT Singapore Smash]]> SINGAPORE, March 17 (Xinhua) -- Wang Chuqin and Wang Manyu emerged victorious respectively in the men's and women's finals here on Sunday to round up China's clean sweep of titles at the World Table Tennis (WTT) Singapore Smash.

In his maiden singles finals appearance in a WTT Grand Smash, second seed Wang Chuqin beat the odds to win 11-6, 11-8, 13-11, 9-11, 11-6 over Liang Jingkun, who had defeated Wang in thei]]> http://www.tennistimes.com/news/274174462/wang-chuqin-wang-manyu-win-all-chinese-finals-at-wtt-singapore-smash 274174462 Sun, 17 Mar 2024 16:18:06 GMT http://www.tennistimes.com/news/274174462/wang-chuqin-wang-manyu-win-all-chinese-finals-at-wtt-singapore-smash <![CDATA[Chinese paddlers set to sweep all five titles at WTT Singapore Smash]]> SINGAPORE, March 16 (Xinhua) -- China is assured of taking all five titles on offer at the World Table Tennis (WTT) Singapore Smash, with its paddlers triumphing in the men's doubles and women's doubles and claiming both final spots in the two singles events on Saturday.

Ma Long and Lin Gaoyuan won the men's doubles title with a nail-biting 3-2 victory over former champions Fan Zhendong and Wang Chuqin.

M]]> http://www.tennistimes.com/news/274173923/chinese-paddlers-set-to-sweep-all-five-titles-at-wtt-singapore-smash 274173923 Sun, 17 Mar 2024 10:44:06 GMT http://www.tennistimes.com/news/274173923/chinese-paddlers-set-to-sweep-all-five-titles-at-wtt-singapore-smash <![CDATA[Iran Loses to Estonia at 2024 Davis Cup World Group II]]> TEHRAN (Tasnim) - Iran lost to Estonia 3-1 in the 2024 Davis Cup World Group II on Saturday.

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Team Iran consists of Hamid Reza Nadaf, Sina Moghimi and Samyar Almasi. It lost to Estonia's Oliver Ojakaar, Kristjan Tamm and Kenneth Raisma.

Iran and Estonia had shared the spoils in a 1-1 draw on Friday.

The match was held at the Sri Lanka Lawn Tennis Association Complex, Colombo, Sri ]]> http://www.tennistimes.com/news/274173824/iran-loses-to-estonia-at-2024-davis-cup-world-group-ii 274173824 Sun, 17 Mar 2024 09:37:10 GMT http://www.tennistimes.com/news/274173824/iran-loses-to-estonia-at-2024-davis-cup-world-group-ii <![CDATA[Australian blueberry breaks world record as heaviest ever]]> http://www.tennistimes.com/news/274173564/australian-blueberry-breaks-world-record-as-heaviest-ever 274173564 Sun, 17 Mar 2024 07:30:09 GMT http://www.tennistimes.com/news/274173564/australian-blueberry-breaks-world-record-as-heaviest-ever <![CDATA[Big B is all praise for 'Master Blaster' Sachin Tendulkar]]> http://www.tennistimes.com/news/274173547/big-b-is-all-praise-for-master-blaster-sachin-tendulkar 274173547 Sun, 17 Mar 2024 07:29:11 GMT http://www.tennistimes.com/news/274173547/big-b-is-all-praise-for-master-blaster-sachin-tendulkar <![CDATA[ISPL: Amitabh Bachchan spotted cheering for his team Majhi Mumbai in full josh]]> http://www.tennistimes.com/news/274167815/ispl-amitabh-bachchan-spotted-cheering-for-his-team-majhi-mumbai-in-full-josh 274167815 Fri, 15 Mar 2024 18:55:40 GMT http://www.tennistimes.com/news/274167815/ispl-amitabh-bachchan-spotted-cheering-for-his-team-majhi-mumbai-in-full-josh <![CDATA[Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi inaugurates 76 development projects worth Rs 1878 crore in Gorakhpur]]> http://www.tennistimes.com/news/274167425/uttar-pradesh-cm-yogi-inaugurates-76-development-projects-worth-rs-1878-crore-in-gorakhpur 274167425 Fri, 15 Mar 2024 18:18:54 GMT http://www.tennistimes.com/news/274167425/uttar-pradesh-cm-yogi-inaugurates-76-development-projects-worth-rs-1878-crore-in-gorakhpur <![CDATA[Sharath Kamal crashes out of Singapore Smash 2024 in quarterfinals]]> http://www.tennistimes.com/news/274167423/sharath-kamal-crashes-out-of-singapore-smash-2024-in-quarterfinals 274167423 Fri, 15 Mar 2024 18:18:53 GMT http://www.tennistimes.com/news/274167423/sharath-kamal-crashes-out-of-singapore-smash-2024-in-quarterfinals <![CDATA[Global sports stars to grace Laureus World Sports Awards]]> http://www.tennistimes.com/news/274167416/global-sports-stars-to-grace-laureus-world-sports-awards 274167416 Fri, 15 Mar 2024 18:18:48 GMT http://www.tennistimes.com/news/274167416/global-sports-stars-to-grace-laureus-world-sports-awards <![CDATA[A story of resilience: Akash Gautam overcomes challenges to shine in cricket]]> http://www.tennistimes.com/news/274165760/a-story-of-resilience-akash-gautam-overcomes-challenges-to-shine-in-cricket 274165760 Fri, 15 Mar 2024 15:55:40 GMT http://www.tennistimes.com/news/274165760/a-story-of-resilience-akash-gautam-overcomes-challenges-to-shine-in-cricket <![CDATA[5 Things to Know About Vikings New QB Sam Darnold]]> Lindsey Young

EAGAN, Minn. - Sam Darnold agreed to terms with the Vikings, the team announced Wednesday as the 2024 new league year began.

Darnold most recently served as the 49ers backup quarterback behind Brock Purdy. When San Francisco clinched the No. 1 seed in the NFC playoffs, the team elected to rest Purdy in the regular-season finale and started Darnold. He was 16-]]> http://www.tennistimes.com/news/274165212/5-things-to-know-about-vikings-new-qb-sam-darnold 274165212 Fri, 15 Mar 2024 10:37:24 GMT http://www.tennistimes.com/news/274165212/5-things-to-know-about-vikings-new-qb-sam-darnold <![CDATA[After bee delay, Carlos Alcaraz reaches Indian Wells semis]]> http://www.tennistimes.com/news/274164894/after-bee-delay-carlos-alcaraz-reaches-indian-wells-semis 274164894 Fri, 15 Mar 2024 03:40:24 GMT http://www.tennistimes.com/news/274164894/after-bee-delay-carlos-alcaraz-reaches-indian-wells-semis <![CDATA[ISPL T10: Majhi Mumbai beat Chennai Singams to reach final]]> http://www.tennistimes.com/news/274164886/ispl-t10-majhi-mumbai-beat-chennai-singams-to-reach-final 274164886 Fri, 15 Mar 2024 03:27:17 GMT http://www.tennistimes.com/news/274164886/ispl-t10-majhi-mumbai-beat-chennai-singams-to-reach-final <![CDATA[Report: Saudi Arabia's PIF pitches $1B investment into tennis]]> http://www.tennistimes.com/news/274156422/report-saudi-arabia-pif-pitches-1b-investment-into-tennis 274156422 Thu, 14 Mar 2024 03:55:19 GMT http://www.tennistimes.com/news/274156422/report-saudi-arabia-pif-pitches-1b-investment-into-tennis <![CDATA[Chinese-made equipment shining bright at 13th African Games]]> ACCRA, March 13 (Xinhua) -- The 13th African Games, currently underway in Accra, Ghana, are showcasing sports equipment predominantly bearing the "Made in China" label, from table tennis tables to weightlifting platforms.

This equipment has earned high praise from both participants and sports authorities for its high quality.

Zhang Wei, General Manager of the International Marketing Department at Taishan]]> http://www.tennistimes.com/news/274156390/chinese-made-equipment-shining-bright-at-13th-african-games 274156390 Thu, 14 Mar 2024 03:06:48 GMT http://www.tennistimes.com/news/274156390/chinese-made-equipment-shining-bright-at-13th-african-games <![CDATA[Tennis anyone? Bad news for skiers as snow season could shrink by 78% this century]]> As the days shorten, many of us, particularly in Australia's south-east, are looking forward to cooler times, and perhaps the allure of snow on the horizon. In the past week many in this region experienced their warmest days for over a century. What does this bod]]> http://www.tennistimes.com/news/274156201/tennis-anyone-bad--for-skiers-as-snow-season-could-shrink-by-78-this-century 274156201 Wed, 13 Mar 2024 13:45:13 GMT http://www.tennistimes.com/news/274156201/tennis-anyone-bad--for-skiers-as-snow-season-could-shrink-by-78-this-century <![CDATA[Humbert dominates Bublik to seal glory at 2024 Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships]]> DUBAI, 2nd March, 2024 (WAM) - Ugo Humbert produced a ruthless masterclass to defeat Kazakhstan's Alexander Bublik in straight sets and seal ATP 500 victory in the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships tonight.

The French No5 seed, who rises to a career-high World No14 after his heroics in Dubai, made it a clean sweep of six titles in six ATP finals with a clinical 6-4, 6-3 dismantling of No7 seed Bublik, the Worl]]> http://www.tennistimes.com/news/274144276/humbert-dominates-bublik-to-seal-glory-at-2024-dubai-duty-free-tennis-championships 274144276 Sat, 02 Mar 2024 19:13:25 GMT http://www.tennistimes.com/news/274144276/humbert-dominates-bublik-to-seal-glory-at-2024-dubai-duty-free-tennis-championships <![CDATA[Paolini fights back to win Dubai Duty Free Championships]]> DUBAI, 24th February, 2024 (WAM) -- Italian Jasmine Paolini battled back from a set and a break down in the final of the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships to win 4-6, 7-5, 7-5, secure her first WTA 1000 title, and spoil qualifier Anna Kalinskaya's fairytale week.

Kalinskaya had already written her name in the history books, beating World No1 Iga Swiatek in the semifinals on Friday to become the first qualifier]]> http://www.tennistimes.com/news/274136784/paolini-fights-back-to-win-dubai-duty-free-championships 274136784 Sat, 24 Feb 2024 20:20:58 GMT http://www.tennistimes.com/news/274136784/paolini-fights-back-to-win-dubai-duty-free-championships <![CDATA[Latifa bint Mohammed presents trophies to winners of 24th Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships]]> DUBAI, 24th February, 2024 (WAM) - H.H. Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairperson of Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture) and Member of the Dubai Council, presented the winner's trophy to Italy's Jasmine Paolini following the title match of the women's competition at the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships.
The prestigious event, part of the Women's Tennis Association (WTA) 1000 t]]>
http://www.tennistimes.com/news/274136762/latifa-bint-mohammed-presents-trophies-to-winners-of-24th-dubai-duty-free-tennis-championships 274136762 Sat, 24 Feb 2024 18:59:44 GMT http://www.tennistimes.com/news/274136762/latifa-bint-mohammed-presents-trophies-to-winners-of-24th-dubai-duty-free-tennis-championships
<![CDATA[Veteran Cirstea dumps Vondrousova out of Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships]]> DUBAI, 22nd February, 2024 (WAM) -- Sorana Cirstea produced the comeback of her career to dump World No 8 Marketa Vondrousova out of the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships today.

The Romanian, who made her Dubai debut 15 years ago, saved six match points as she veered from the brink of heavy defeat to remarkable victory in front of an enthralled Centre Court crowd at Dubai Tennis Stadium. To complete the comeba]]> http://www.tennistimes.com/news/274134811/veteran-cirstea-dumps-vondrousova-out-of-dubai-duty-free-tennis-championships 274134811 Thu, 22 Feb 2024 19:12:48 GMT http://www.tennistimes.com/news/274134811/veteran-cirstea-dumps-vondrousova-out-of-dubai-duty-free-tennis-championships <![CDATA[World No6 Jabeur withdraws from 2024 Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships after persistent knee complaint]]> DUBAI, 18th February, 2024 (WAM) -- Arab superstar Ons Jabeur has been forced to withdraw from this year's Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships owing to a persistent knee injury, tournament organisers have confirmed.

Jabeur, who was due to make her ninth appearance at the WTA 1000 tournament this week, has been struggling with fitness issues since the start of the calendar year.

An official statement from t]]> http://www.tennistimes.com/news/274129877/world-no6-jabeur-withdraws-from-2024-dubai-duty-free-tennis-championships-after-persistent-knee-complaint 274129877 Sun, 18 Feb 2024 17:45:18 GMT http://www.tennistimes.com/news/274129877/world-no6-jabeur-withdraws-from-2024-dubai-duty-free-tennis-championships-after-persistent-knee-complaint <![CDATA[WTA stars set to collide as draw made for 2024 Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships]]> DUBAI, 17th February, 2024 (WAM) -- The Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships is set for a star-studded week of world-class action following the official 56-player draw for the WTA 1000 event, which is set to get underway tomorrow at the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Stadium and run until 24th February.

The impressive women's field for the Dubai Duty Free T]]> http://www.tennistimes.com/news/274129127/wta-stars-set-to-collide-as-draw-made-for-2024-dubai-duty-free-tennis-championships 274129127 Sat, 17 Feb 2024 14:01:05 GMT http://www.tennistimes.com/news/274129127/wta-stars-set-to-collide-as-draw-made-for-2024-dubai-duty-free-tennis-championships <![CDATA[Syria's Hind Zaza bags gold medal in AWST 2024 individual table tennis]]> http://www.tennistimes.com/news/274124254/syria-hind-zaza-bags-gold-medal-in-awst-2024-individual-table-tennis 274124254 Mon, 12 Feb 2024 15:27:03 GMT http://www.tennistimes.com/news/274124254/syria-hind-zaza-bags-gold-medal-in-awst-2024-individual-table-tennis <![CDATA[Ons Jabeur returns to participate in Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships]]> http://www.tennistimes.com/news/274124120/ons-jabeur-returns-to-participate-in-dubai-duty-free-tennis-championships 274124120 Mon, 12 Feb 2024 15:15:19 GMT http://www.tennistimes.com/news/274124120/ons-jabeur-returns-to-participate-in-dubai-duty-free-tennis-championships <![CDATA[Bahraini duo clinches gold medal in table tennis doubles at AWST 2024]]> SHARJAH, 11th February, 2024 (WAM) -- Bahraini athletes Mariam Abdullah and Amrita Amit clinched the gold medal in table tennis doubles at the ongoing 7th edition of the Arab Women Sports Tournament, following an intense match against Egyptian players Reem Al Iraqi and Fatima Alaa Al-Din, with a final score of 3-2, on Sunday.

The match proved to be exhilarating as the Bahraini pair secured the first set with a sc]]> http://www.tennistimes.com/news/274123198/bahraini-duo-clinches-gold-medal-in-table-tennis-doubles-at-awst-2024 274123198 Sun, 11 Feb 2024 14:22:50 GMT http://www.tennistimes.com/news/274123198/bahraini-duo-clinches-gold-medal-in-table-tennis-doubles-at-awst-2024 <![CDATA[Egypt's Enppi tops the podium in AWST 2024 Table Tennis competitions]]> http://www.tennistimes.com/news/274122746/egypt-enppi-tops-the-podium-in-awst-2024-table-tennis-competitions 274122746 Sat, 10 Feb 2024 20:33:59 GMT http://www.tennistimes.com/news/274122746/egypt-enppi-tops-the-podium-in-awst-2024-table-tennis-competitions <![CDATA[Rybakina sets up final showdown with Kasatkina on sold-out Sunday Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open]]> http://www.tennistimes.com/news/274122719/rybakina-sets-up-final-showdown-with-kasatkina-on-sold-out-sunday-mubadala-abu-dhabi-open 274122719 Sat, 10 Feb 2024 19:19:09 GMT http://www.tennistimes.com/news/274122719/rybakina-sets-up-final-showdown-with-kasatkina-on-sold-out-sunday-mubadala-abu-dhabi-open <![CDATA[Egypt's Enppi, Bahrain's A'Ali face off for gold in AWST 2024 Table Tennis finale]]> http://www.tennistimes.com/news/274121741/egypt-enppi-bahrain-aali-face-off-for-gold-in-awst-2024-table-tennis-finale 274121741 Fri, 09 Feb 2024 14:40:09 GMT http://www.tennistimes.com/news/274121741/egypt-enppi-bahrain-aali-face-off-for-gold-in-awst-2024-table-tennis-finale <![CDATA[Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open: Doubles disappointment for Jabeur, Osaka]]> http://www.tennistimes.com/news/274118279/mubadala-abu-dhabi-open-doubles-disappointment-for-jabeur-osaka 274118279 Tue, 06 Feb 2024 20:35:27 GMT http://www.tennistimes.com/news/274118279/mubadala-abu-dhabi-open-doubles-disappointment-for-jabeur-osaka